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This is a guide to the best skeleton you can equip in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (DS2). Read on to learn which skeleton is the best to use and the differences of each one when equipped.
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| Skeleton | Rating Explanation |
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| Boost Skeleton ★★★★★ |
Increases your top speed while boosting by a large amount and is highly maneuverable while sprinting. At Lv3, grants +80kg carry weight. |
| Bokka Skeleton ★★★★ |
Despite granting easier terrain traversal and double the bonus carry weight, cargo transport via vehicle is still the safest method. This makes its offered utility highly situational. |
| Battle Skeleton ★★★ |
A great Skeleton during the early game but quickly falls off after you gain access to the Boost Skeleton's smooth movement and higher top speed. |
Boost Skeleton Lv3
Of the 3 Skeleton types unlocked in-game, the Boost Skeleton Lv3 is the best you can get due to its unmatched movement speed bonus when worn. It also pairs well with the "vehicle and monorail" meta of DS2.
Put simply, all that extra carry weight and protection offered by the Battle and Bokka skeletons are offset by the safety and convenience of a vehicle; what's left to consider is the top speed and maneuverability of a Skeleton - something the Boost has in spades.
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Boost Skeleton Lv3 vs Bokka Skeleton Lv1
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Bokka Skeleton Lv1 Effects: ・Makes it easier to traverse difficult terrain (rivers, slopes, and snow). ・Provides a speed boost and greater stability (less likely to fall over) when boosting. ・Adds +120kg to carry weight (more at Lv3). |
The Bokka Skeleton is a dream of a skeleton if you love lugging around cargo on foot. However, its favorability ends there given how accessible most shelters and facilities are using vehicles, roads, and the monorail.
Its utility pales in comparison to the general use-case of the Boost Skeleton since heavy loading on foot is usually a bad idea. Despite how much weight you can carry on your back, a vehicle can match the same load while also keeping the cargo safer during the journey.
Boost Skeleton Lv3 vs Battle Skeleton Lv3
 Battle Skeleton Lv3 Effects: ・Reduces damage from incoming projectiles. ・Adds +100kg to carry weight. ・Increases movement speed while boosting. ・Allows you to Double Jump at top speed. |
While good on paper, these bonuses don't really do much for you since projectile damage in this game (even on Brutal) is something Sam can already easily shrug off. Plus, the Lv3 Boost Skeleton already allows you to carry +80kg of weight; 20kg shy of the Lv3 Battle's 100kg.
However, the biggest factor to consider here is the maneuverability and speed while boosting. Put simply, the Battle Skeleton is clunky when boosting. Slow turn rates, lower top speeds, and an aversion to abrupt stops can lead to wipeouts compared to how nimble the Boost Skeleton is even when running at top speed.
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